Victorian rating reform debate echoes around state Parliament
W H Renwick in Melbourne reports heated debate as supporters press for optional local rating reform based on unimproved land values, citing global adoption and risks of retaining the current system. Opponents argue revenue shifts harm carriers and landholders, urging public choice and legislative accountability.
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New South Wales
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Canada
Germany
Muncipal Councils
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Manifold
Old Country
Virtona
Suygrove
House
Partis Nant
Margeres
W. H. Renwick
Melbourne
Local Notes From Colac District Celebrations and Sports
Various community items recount a busy period in Colac district life. Measles-related picnic changes, the Raymond Miniature rifle range project, a new teacher’s residence under construction, and a Birre Curtas Rifle Club outing with trophy results are described. The Yeo and Warncoort draughts clubs host a comeback victory for Yeo, and HMA Ships Melbourne and Australia near readiness for Australian service.
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Wuriitrman
Banis
Here
Beech Forest
Camel Wetaproinah
Indies
J. Jonas
W. E. Boyes
Misa
Offaira
Ottarion
Wats
W. H. Boyes
Defence Department
Ludbrook and Sons
Ballarat
Woking Lay
Colac
Hleatvet
Cporte
Asalombe
T. E. Ficktoft
Abbott
JT. J. Powell
Aeweepetake
T. J. Powall
J. Leake
J. J. Dignan
W. Athert
T. J. Powell
RE. Colyer
Pris
Linke
Hanneck
Scott
Yeo
Warncoort
Thos
Wentwood
Warncott
Warncourt
Beasley
W. J. Pyle
Waserst
Pyle
Edwards
Besley
J, Edwards
T. Westwood
England
L. Bebb
G. Walters
Hancock
T. Bebb
Port Campbell Race Meeting Preparations Appearing Busy
Local notes show fishing hauls, hay crops, and rising milk supply at a cheese factory. Warrnambool bands raise funds. Mount Morgan issues a dividend. An annual meeting lists officers and a detailed race program with handicaps, ponies, and entries set for late January.
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Warrnambool
Rotuxéa
Mount Morgan
Yachting Bowing and Holiday Excursion to Camperdown Cup
Sporting New Year's Day events from Victoria feature yachting and bowing contests with a grand holiday race meeting at Camperdown. Special trains from Melbourne and regional towns should arrive by 12.17 pm. race start at 1.30 pm. Entries close Monday with secretary Roger Napthine announcing the program, including trials, handicaps, and the Camperdown Cup.
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Melbourne
Geelong
Winchelsea
Birregurra
Colac
Racecourse
Roger Napthine
Local Society Athletic Meeting Prizes and Races
On Monday at the P and A Society Grounds a athletics meeting offers prizes and trophies for several events. Harriers race trophies donated by Mrs Baird and Mr W H Clements, Miss Vostello, and Mr Vic Murphy, with entry fees and varying prize values. Boys and youth races include distances from 60 to 100 yards, with entries at 6d and trophies ranging in value from 1s to 11s.
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Arda
Vostello
Vic, Murphy
Mra Anthony
E. H. As Eye
Atte Ies Ie
Hboys
Ho Smith
PL Howat
Wicne
Ennis
Olac
Australian Auction Notes and Selections at Yards
Public auctions announced for December 31 at the Yards. Cattle, sheep, cows, and dairy stock to be sold with entries to Mr B J Maguire at Apollo Bay. second bale, pony and equestrian events, and a long list of prizes and fees. Also notices for January activities, the Seventeenth Annual Gathering, and a separate stock sale and fruit and sundry sale offerings across multiple locations.
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B. J Maguire
Apollo Bay
Weekly Bale and Pig Sale At Johnstone and Co
Johnstone and Co announce a Monday sale listing dairy cattle at 1 pm sheep and fat cattle at 11 am poultry and sundries at noon. Entries received to sale hour with a pig sale at their new market corner Corsogamite and Bromfield Streets yarding 400 head. Also advertised are buggy horse cattle furniture and dining room items from Mr Spendlowe. Sales begin at 1 39 pm with cattle and at 1 20 pm for horses all items include entries and yarding details.
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Johnstone & Ci
Corsogamite
Bromfield Streets
J G. Johnstone and CO
Onander
F. Spendlowe
Thurmer
Fender
Sewinn
Ty Kitchen
Linelech
Spendiove
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A. J. Sitlington
M. E. Mahoney
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E. F McBean
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Ciressy Turf Club
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M. L. Edwards
J. Macdonald Jaudge
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Mo Newton
Hager
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Ho Brady
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Hack
Cresar
Bendall
Watson
Balrat
National Library of Australia
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Amnual Regatta
Victora
Cen
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Phoenix Fireworks Co
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Forrest
Cresay
Ivan R. Forbes
Torang Race Club
Camperdown Turf Club
Vatcher
Tiny
Didre
CO Save
Srd
Tiba
Sca
Telégregh
Alowing Prince
Johnson and Gleeson
Stansmore Moodie and Co
Toolejooa
Oxford Queen
Kilmainham
English Waterloo
Notland Championships
Igenon
P. and A. Society
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Algei? & Oo., Limited
Will Bell
PiGa, Sundeies
V. J. Lawson
Massey Cycle Agency
L.vw
Axemen’s Association
H. Ll. Hopkins
Forrest Athletic Club
J.V.W
W. T. Fletcher
Colne
Mt. Morray
Cressey
Uurregurra
Lee
Megara W. Frew
T. Curtis
RB. Pletcher
Jewele
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D.donnell
J. Black
E. Shalcombe
W. H. Pengilley
HM. Hall
J. Windsor
W. Boyes
Association
H. Smith
Hani
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Xenon Association
Robert
James
Algety & Co., Limited
Auchon Kough Roaner
Wastien
Uraeoke
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Dennis Stross
Miller Treet
Asre Bilan
Bleck
Moore Prigs
Morrison
Barries
New Auction Mart
Murray Street
Lavers Hill
D. Thomas Will Bell
Heseres
Algety &Co. Limited
Piasic
Howat
M. J. Murnane
Darcy & CO
Horan
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Crockery Sales
Gellibrand Street Market
Palgety & CO. Limited
Windhelsea
Tilton's Yards
Barwon Hotel
G. F. Anketell
Matt James
PpAlerry & CO. Limited
Mechanics Hall
Pirron Yalloak
M‘kay
Hon See
Colac Gardens
Rowing Club
Read
Dassher
C. Parkes
Tre
Dorothy and
Dawerr & CO
Wil Sell & Public Auction
Enay
Western Creek
Cape Clear
Poynton
Dorothy Furan
Aravoo
Round Lake
Firet
AG. Johnstone and CO
BELL
GOLAG
G. Johnstone
Col Will
Aokles
Colac West
Janary
Johnstone Xe VO
Piblic al Tein Catile
Res Sundhkies
Eatres
Jassary
Sal
G. Johnstone & CO
Avambo Wrettle & CO
Horses & Post
Milvisad
Lavers Hine
BEECH
Horsar Sheef
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